Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Peoria, IL | Nights (3x12)

OSF - Saint Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Peoria, IL
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$2,261
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Peoria, Illinois, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at OSF - Saint Francis Medical Center. This role pays $2,261 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this Stepdown travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Stepdown travel nurse job in Peoria, IL, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: OSF - Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Location: Peoria, IL 61637
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel Stepdown Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Peoria, IL

What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
As the only Level I trauma center for its 26-county region, what acuity will travel nurses see at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria?
The only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center for its 26-county mid-Illinois region, OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center is a 600-plus-bed tertiary teaching hospital.
How do Magnet status and a teaching affiliation shape the RN environment at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center?
Magnet recognition since 2004 pairs with a University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria teaching affiliation, bringing the specialists and protocols of an academic referral center.
What specialty programs does OSF Saint Francis offer travel nurses?
The OSF Cardiovascular Institute, the Illinois Neurological Institute, and the Children's Hospital of Illinois sit on campus, with a Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center and NICU.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

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Explore Peoria, IL

Along the Illinois River, Peoria, IL serves as a referral hub for much of the middle of the state. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is the regional anchor, and its critical-care and inpatient units lean on travel nurses to hold coverage. Many clinicians base in East Peoria or Morton, both a quick drive from the main campuses, where parking is rarely the headache it is in bigger metros. Because Peoria pulls patients from a wide rural catchment, demand holds through the year rather than swinging with the seasons. The RiverFront Trail and the Peoria Riverfront Museum sit nearby for a low-key day off. For a mid-size market, that regional-referral role is what keeps the work coming.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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